Travel and Stay

Location: WALAWALKAR MEDICAL COLLEGE, Dervan, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, MS. www.walawalkarhospital.com

You arrive in Chiplun [on way to Ratnagiri from Mumbai towards goa] by train, after landing in Mumbai journey to dervan  is about 5 hours.  You may take cab from airport to Walawalkar hospital directly. Please book your own train journey to and from, pick up and drop at Chiplun train station is covered by us. 

Info on trains from Mumbai to Chiplun:  https://www.confirmtkt.com/trains/mumbai-to-chiplun-train-tickets

and 

Chiplun to Mumbai https://www.confirmtkt.com/trains/chiplun-to-mumbai-train-tickets

Info on cabs: https://www.makemytrip.com/cabs/  in busy holiday season cabs are advisable.

Alternative is to travel from Pune to Chiplun via TAMHINI ghat road. IT takes about 4 hrs. The ghat roads are affected by rains so check before planning.

Plan your arrival

Chiplun is the local rail destination used by delegates travelling to Dervan. You can also plan a road journey from your arrival city. Check current train services, road conditions and journey times when booking; these vary with the route and season.

Before finalizing tickets, ask the organizers for the confirmed reporting date, session start time, campus arrival instructions and local transfer arrangements. Do not assume a pickup is included until it is confirmed for your programme.

Accommodation and meals

The advertised programme package includes stay and meals. Confirm the accommodation location, check-in and check-out dates, room arrangements and any additional-night charges with the organisers. Mention dietary or accessibility needs when enquiring.

Before leaving home

·       Confirm your place and the final programme dates.

·       Keep the organizers' current contact details and campus arrival instructions available.

·       Check the items requested for practical sessions and bring appropriate identification.

·       Complete the advised online preparation and bring your learning questions.

·       Carry only anonymized cases prepared for educational discussion.

Overseas travel

Ask the organisers about the invitation and documentation appropriate to your visit before booking. Confirm the permitted scope of participation and allow time for the relevant arrangements.

For arrival and accommodation questions, email mission.spine@gmail.com. Include your programme, arrival city and proposed travel dates.